Practice Hauling the Material - 4.3 | Getting Started 14 | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are the basic steps of an earthmoving operation?

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of tasks involved.

Question 2

Easy

What is rolling resistance?

💡 Hint: Consider what physical factors might create resistance in movement.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of earthmoving in construction?

  • Transporting materials
  • Moving and manipulating earth
  • Building foundations

💡 Hint: Think of the broader activities involved in earth construction work.

Question 2

True or False: The only factor influencing equipment selection is the haul distance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the various aspects of machinery use in different conditions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You need to move a total of 80 tons of soil with a rolling resistance of 45 kg per ton and a sink of 4 centimeters. What is the total tractive effort required?

💡 Hint: Calculate each part step by step.

Question 2

In an excavation project, the haul distance for bulldozers is 100 meters, and for scrapers, it’s 1000 meters. If a project requires 500 tons of material to be moved with bulldozers, how many runs will be required assuming each can move 5 tons at a time?

💡 Hint: Break down the total weight based on equipment capacity.

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